From Shubman to Virat: How India’s top captains fared on their first England tour

 This article examines the inaugural Test tours of England for five Indian captains, highlighting their varying degrees of success. Shubman Gill’s impressive 754 runs and series-levelling leadership in his recent tour stand out. In contrast, MS Dhoni faced a 0-4 whitewash in 2011, while Sourav Ganguly secured a commendable 1-1 draw in 2002. This article examines the inaugural Test tours of England for five Indian captains, highlighting their varying degrees of success. Shubman Gill’s impressive 754 runs and series-levelling leadership in his recent tour stand out. In contrast, MS Dhoni faced a 0-4 whitewash in 2011, while Sourav Ganguly secured a commendable 1-1 draw in 2002.